Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College

08/12/2026

Back to School Night is almost here!

Join us on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for an evening of meeting teachers, enjoying free food, playing games, and getting ready for an amazing school year!

The first 30 students to arrive will receive a FREE backpack filled with school supplies and DMLK swag!

Student IDs will also be issued. and must be worn at school at all times.

We can’t wait to welcome all DMLK students and families!

08/04/2026

Ready to hit the field? High School Boys Soccer Tryouts will be held on August 10 from 5:30p - 7:30p! Make sure you’re prepared and check the flyer for registration information and pre-tryout requirements.

08/04/2026

It’s time! High School Girls Volleyball Tryouts are happening on August 10 from 8:00a - 11:00a in the West Gym! Check the flyer for registration details and pre-tryout requirements.

07/31/2026

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! We encourage all families to complete registration as soon as possible to ensure their student is ready for the first day of school.

Families may register in one of two ways:

Online
Visit mlk.dpsk12.org/registration/ or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Please note that even if you complete registration online, both the student and a parent/guardian must visit the school to sign the required school contracts.

OR

In Person
Dates: August 3 & 4
Time: 9:00a - 2:00p
Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Please note that both the student and a parent/guardian must attend in-person registration.

As part of the registration process, all families are required to complete the Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application through MySchoolApps via www.myschoolapps.com

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great 2026-2027 school year!

06/04/2026

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Class of 2026 senior, Helen Kenore, for being awarded the Sachs Foundation Scholarship and the Hagan Foundation Scholarship due to her outstanding academic achievements and extensive extracurricular engagement. In total Helen may be awarded up to $27,500 annually from these scholarships.

Helen has an abundance of post-secondary options, having been accepted to Seton Hall University, Howard University, the University of Oregon, the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, and ultimately has chosen to attend the University of Denver to study law. Helen was also awarded the University of Denver Puksta Scholarship for her commitment to civic engagement and social impact.

Helen has spent her senior off-campus taking courses at the Community College of Aurora, is a multi-year varsity soccer and volleyball athlete, a two-year Speech and Debate participant, and a Minds Matter Colorado mentee. Congratulations for your stellar high school career and bright future, Helen!

05/06/2026

Due to severe weather, all DPS Schools, including DMLK, will be closed tomorrow. All after-school activities are also canceled.

Please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing all students back on Thursday, May 7!

05/06/2026

Our Panthers also celebrated Senior Night for our Varsity Boys Volleyball Team on April 28th! Their family, friends and mentors came out in large numbers to celebrate their seniors as they completed our school’s first year of varsity boys volleyball!

Congratulations to our seniors listed below for being trailblazers and for their dedication and commitment to their sport, their team and our school!

Christian Garcia- Rodelas
D’Angelo Hidalgo
Hemmy Jacklick
Romeo Johnny
Tiem Lamin
Matthew Mantilla-Rierra
Wilbert Matias
Da’Marion Moore

Team Managers
Mersadiez Bishop
Rohina Rai
Ankita Sapkota
Angel Dhungel

05/05/2026

On April 28th, our Panthers celebrated Senior Night for our Girls Varsity Soccer and Golf teams. Many of their friends, families and mentors were able to be present in a beautiful show of support!

Congratulations to the seniors listed below for their dedication and commitment to their sport, their team and our school!

Girls Soccer:
Liberta Beqa
Arely Hinojosa
Helen Kenore
Bethelhem Muniye
Julissa Ortiz-Norzigaray
Fatima Rahimie
Jaquelin Ramirez-Perez

Girls Golf:
Ashley Mar Maldanado
Michell Mar Maldanado
Siya Shelton

05/03/2026

Congratulations to our Class of 2026 seniors, Heidi Gutierrez and Ankita Sapkota for being awarded the Sean “Ranch” Lough Foundation Scholarship to Colorado State University for their academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, including with Minds Matter Colorado, and their inspiring personal stories.

The Sean “Ranch” Lough Foundation Scholarship was created in memory of Sean “Ranch” Lough by his dear friends after his tragic passing at the age of 29. In honoring Sean “Ranch” Lough, the foundation’s website states, “One of his greatest attributes was his ability to live every day to its fullest and have a good time, while focusing on accomplishing the high goals he set for himself.” We know Heidi and Ankita will proudly honor his legacy, while creating their own. Congratulations Heidi and Ankita!